03/06/2024
Singapore: Feedback on Commissioning of the HF8C on CR116 project
In the construction industry, innovation is key to meeting ever-evolving demands and challenges. One such innovation that has been making waves in the industry is the Hydrofraise HF8C, a cutting-edge machine that make the project efficient and effective. Let’s delve into its performance, feedback from operations and clients, and what lies ahead after its first use on the Ang-Mo-Kio station project in Singapore (CR116).
Does the HF8C Hydrofraise Match the Expectation?
The HF8C is the latest Hydrofraise designed and assembled in-house by Soletanche Bachy with the aim of reducing footprint while boosting productivity and streamlining construction processes. Tailored for projects like CR116 Ang Mo Kio metro station project, the HF8c’s advanced features and capabilities meet and exceed the expectation. The machines’ gripper module brings major improvements to the execution of the diaphragm walls, improving the stabilization of the tools and its drilling capacity into hard rock.
Feedback from Operations and Clients
While performance metrics are essential, the real test for any construction equipment lies in the feedback from those who use it day in and day out. Operators in CR116 who have had hands-on experience with the HF8C praise its user-friendly interface. The machine’s ergonomic design ensures operator comfort during long hours of operation, enhancing efficiency and reducing fatigue. Moreover, clients have shown a strong interest in gripper technology and are eager to see new technology on-site.
Task Completion and What’s Next?
The HF8C has proven to be a game-changer.
Projects that once seemed challenging in terms of scale and complexity, such as working along densely populated residentials and traffic are no longer issues for the HF8C. The modular powerpack is able to switch from the back to the side of the machine, allowing different configuration of the footprint. Furthermore, the HF8C’s advanced technology also reduces noise and vibration which makes it highly flexible and adaptive to urban environments.
Two more HF8Cs are being manufactured in France and are planned to be delivered by the end of 2024 for Hong Kong and Singapore respectively.
